| A lot of people are making the shift from traditional | | | | stay in place better than the lower dentures the |
| dentures to dental implants and are reaping the | | | | same problem with bone loss and gum shrinkage |
| benefits. Is there really a huge difference though? | | | | applies. Partial dentures are an improved solution as |
| Are dental implants just an expensive technology | | | | they are clipped to the teeth either side to keep |
| which do the same thing as traditional dentures but | | | | them in place however this can be damaging for the |
| at a far greater price? This article will examine the | | | | good teeth and the same issues with chewing and |
| pros and cons of both dentures and dental implants | | | | talking apply. Dental Implants on the other hand give |
| to help you decide exactly which option is right for | | | | very little discomfort. Although the procedure is very |
| you. | | | | uncomfortable due to the various surgeries and |
| Cost | | | | healing times involved once dental implants are fully |
| Dentures are artificial tooth replacements which can | | | | healed they last a lifetime and function and perform |
| be fit to both the lower and upper gums. They are a | | | | exactly as your own teeth. If the gums and teeth |
| relatively cheap form of tooth replacement which can | | | | are kept clean dental implants can lead to a lifetime |
| be constructed inexpensively and quickly and in fact | | | | of normal teeth function with no need for adhesives, |
| are a satisfactory solution where budgets are limited. | | | | replacements or unnecessary discomfort. |
| Dental Implants in comparison are extremely costly | | | | Lifetime |
| however with the proper care dental implants can | | | | Dental Implants can last for one's whole lifespan, |
| last a lifetime unlike dentures which must constantly | | | | provided they are looked after correctly and regular |
| be replaced every few years to improve the | | | | checkups are made with your dental practitioner. |
| comfort and fit. | | | | Dentures can last up to thirty years however by this |
| Procedure time | | | | time they are badly worn some patients however |
| Making a full set of dentures usually takes up to 5 | | | | become comfortable with a particular fit. Most |
| appointments. This is the time required to develop | | | | commonly dentures are remade and re - lined after a |
| dentures which fit the unique, aesthetic requirements | | | | few years. |
| of the patient. Once the dentures have been fit a | | | | Aesthetics |
| follow up appointment may be required after one | | | | Dentures although a satisfactory replacement for |
| week to check for any sore spots and assess the fit | | | | teeth can effect speech and chewing due to the |
| and feel of the dentures. Dental implants are a much | | | | nature of how they are fit. Most people become |
| more lengthy procedure especially as there are often | | | | uncomfortable with smiling broadly or even opening |
| several procedures involved including bone grafting, | | | | their mouths for fear of their dentures falling out or |
| insertion of the implant and creation of the prosthetic. | | | | becoming loose. Also bone loss can lead to gum |
| If you want a quick fix solutions dentures are the | | | | shrinkage and this can change the shape of the |
| best option. | | | | mouth causing a sagging effect over time. Dental |
| Comfort | | | | implants look and function exactly like your own |
| Dentures very rarely feel or function like natural | | | | teeth and as such talking and chewing are not a |
| teeth. Lower dentures often become loose and | | | | problem at all. In addition complimentary bone |
| shaky. When a tooth is lost the surrounding bone | | | | grafting, and gum grafting procedures which are |
| becomes weak, leading to bone loss and gum | | | | usually necessary for an implant to be fitted, can help |
| shrinkage and over time the fit of lower teeth | | | | to make your face look younger by eradicating the |
| dentures is severely compromised. Loose lower | | | | sagging effect caused by tooth loss. |
| dentures can lead to mouth irritation and pain. | | | | In conclusion one can see that there are clearly |
| Denture glues can help to improve the fit but this is a | | | | benefits to both solutions however if you want a |
| messy and very inconvenient process. Upper | | | | solution which looks and feels exactly, like your |
| dentures are far easier than lower dentures due to | | | | natural teeth perhaps dental implants are the option |
| the suction in the roof of the mouth. This suction | | | | for you. |
| helps to keep upper dentures in place. Although they | | | | |